"There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. NWS added that the millions living under the heat dome will need to watch for signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke."
"A heat dome works like a lid of high pressure. It builds overhead, trapping hot air at the surface level, suppressing clouds and intensifying sunlight."
"The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an extreme heat warning throughout Southern California beginning Tuesday at 10am PT (1pm ET) and lasting until 8pm on Friday as temperatures are expected to reach 104 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas."
A massive heat dome spanning 14 states is causing extreme heat warnings across the Southwest. The National Weather Service has issued warnings for Southern California from Tuesday through Friday, with temperatures expected to reach 104°F in some areas and potentially break Los Angeles's record for the earliest 100-degree day since 1989. Similar warnings extend through Sunday in Nevada and Arizona, where temperatures are projected 30 degrees above normal for mid-March. Officials urge residents to stay indoors during peak heat hours and watch for heat-related illnesses. A heat dome functions as a high-pressure system that traps hot air at the surface, suppresses clouds, and intensifies sunlight, creating dangerous conditions for vulnerable populations.
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